California Native Plant Society
To protect Californias native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy
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California is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. We celebrate and conserve California's native plants and habitats.
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Mission
To protect Californias native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show California Native Plant Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1965, it predates 92% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCalifornia Native Plant Society is a registered environment nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 946116403. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
California Native Plant Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 946116403. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
California Native Plant Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
California Native Plant Society is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, California Native Plant Society has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
California Native Plant Society is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for California Native Plant Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, California Native Plant Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
California is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. We celebrate and conserve California's native plants and habitats. California Native Plant Society is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to California Native Plant Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 946116403, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
These 7 all-star California native plants will provide summer blooms for years - Los Angeles Times
Native vs. Non-Native Plants - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Grow for it! Gardening with California native plants - Mountain Democrat
California Native Plant Society warns of Jepson Prairie encroachment - The Vacaville Reporter
California Native Plant Society offers guided tours of native plant gardens in Riverside and Redlands - pressenterprise.com
Esparto Explosion | Incorporate North Lake Tahoe | California Native Plant Society - capradio.org
Right Native Plant, Right Place: Redbud Spring Plant Sale on April 11 - YubaNet
Get inspired by California native plants at this free April 18 tour - Sacramento City Express
The Native Seed Farm Safeguarding California’s Future - Reasons to be Cheerful
CNPS – North Coast Chapter California Native Plant Society March 2026 Newsletter - Northcoast Environmental Center
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 75 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about California Native Plant Society
- What is California Native Plant Society?
- California Native Plant Society is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sacramento, United States. California is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. We celebrate and conserve California's native plants and habitats.
- When was California Native Plant Society founded?
- California Native Plant Society was founded in 1965.
- Who leads California Native Plant Society?
- Jun Bando PhD serves as Executive Director.
- Where is California Native Plant Society located?
- Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
- What is California Native Plant Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is California Native Plant Society trustworthy?
- California Native Plant Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is California Native Plant Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 946116403.
- What is California Native Plant Society's website?
- http://www.cnps.org